The biking continues... After getting back from the bike trip I started working for Next Step Living, performing energy assessments. This required driving to peoples' houses with a car full of light bulbs and advising them on how they can save money by completing retrofit projects on their home. The work was great but the driving part was a big down side.
About a year ago, I started designing solar systems, again, still for Next Step Living and this allowed me to bike to work again. And this time the commute is much shorter; 6.5 miles each way as opposed to 18 or 30 each way. So, much less time commuting, which is good for allowing time to cook meals or join an ultimate frisbee team. This also allowed me to become more involved with the biking community at NSL and all over Boston. There are a ton of organizations that encourage biking. Being involved in the advocacy side has been a great experience.
Another way that I'm getting involved in the advocacy side is by joining the Climate Ride with Next Step Living. We're raising awareness about the need for sustainable transportation and raising money for SAHA global, a non-profit organization currently bring access to clean water and electricity to rural areas of Northern Ghana. Both of these are important issues, so I'm raising money to support them. The money I raise will go to both organizations and the goal is $2,800.00 by September 17. If anyone is able to contribute please clink on the link and it will take you right to my page on the Climate Ride website.
I appreciate any support I can get.
Happy Riding!
